Florida Teen’s Disappearance Ends in Tragedy
The week-long search for 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier ended in heartbreak when his body was found in a Florida pond, just miles from where his belongings had been discovered. Giovanni, visiting family in Sarasota, had sent his mom a chilling text—“Mom, help”—before vanishing.
Though no signs of foul play were found, the cause of his death remains uncertain. His mother, Bridgette, says the loss is unbearable but hopes sharing his story will help others.
Loved for his adventurous spirit and laughter, Giovanni is being remembered in both Florida and his North Carolina hometown, where friends and strangers alike rallied in his honor.
